Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited newly returned hostages at a Tel Aviv-area hospital and told CBS News many never lost hope, even after long hours underground with little food; Avinatan Or lost at least 60 pounds. Despite a ceasefire, Netanyahu said the war isn’t over: Israeli troops remain in much of Gaza and Hamas is visible elsewhere. He vowed to "give peace a chance" under President Trump’s plan requiring Hamas disarmament and an end to weapons flows, but cited obstacles, uncertain Gaza governance, and his insistence that Palestinians self-govern without sovereign military power.
Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.
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